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Ontario Superior Court upholds award of costs exceeding the damages in a personal injury case

While costs must be proportionate, it must also be reasonable and fair: court
BY Angelica Dino 27 Mar 2024

Ontario Superior Court resolves estate dispute between siblings by passing over a sister as trustee

An executor should only be passed over based on the 'clearest of evidence:' court
BY Angelica Dino 27 Mar 2024

Erika Chamberlain steps down as dean of Western Law

Andrew Botterell will assume the role of acting dean starting July 1
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Ont. CA orders new trial in pedestrian collision case due to unfair bad character evidence

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BY Angelica Dino 25 Mar 2024

Environmental Bill of Rights should incorporate right to healthy environment: Law Commission report

Report also noted the lack of Indigenous consultation in legislation’s development
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Ontario Superior Court affirms arbitrator's ruling on insurers' duty in claims management

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